gourd ornaments

Costa Rica's tropical arts embellish a sublime creation by Ruth Guevara. honouring the region's nature, the artisan works on a calabash gourd, hand-carving a traditional jaguar figure around geometric details. The ornament is later painted in warm hues that beautifully complement the material's natural colour. Finally, the artisan equips her creation with jute cords that allow you to hang the piece anywhere.

Tropical Jaguar Painted Traditional Jaguar-Themed Calabash Gourd Ornament

Ruth Guevara

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Finding inspiration in butterflies—those colourful bugs that symbolize hope and transformation—Peruvian artisan Teodolinda Seguil handcrafts a pair of dried gourd ornaments with Andean motifs. After painting each detail by hand, Teodolinda adds acrylic strings to display the items in all their glory.

Gourd ornaments, 'Vibrant Hope' (pair) - Dried Gourd Ornaments with colourful Butterfly Motifs (Pair)

Vibrant Hope Dried Gourd Ornaments with colourful Butterfly Motifs (Pair)

Teodolinda Seguil

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Flowers, birds and intense colours come together in Teodolinda Seguil's newest creation. Working with dried calabash gourds, the artisan creates bewitching ornaments with Andean motifs. Then, she paints every detail by hand, using a palette of vibrant hues for a captivating style.

Gourd ornaments, 'Andean Wings' (pair) - Dried Gourd Ornaments with Bird and Floral Motifs (Pair)

Andean Wings Dried Gourd Ornaments with Bird and Floral Motifs (Pair)

Teodolinda Seguil

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Cultural and festive: Peruvian artisan Teodolinda Seguil's newest creation is that traditional accent your holiday decor needs. She works with dried gourds, hand-carving a set of three ornaments depicting friendly Santas in red and dark tones. Each of them comes with an acrylic string for hanging anywhere.

Gourd ornaments, 'Santa Friends' (set of 3) - Handcrafted Andean Gourd Ornaments with Santas (Set of 3)

Santa Friends Handcrafted Andean Gourd Ornaments with Santas (Set of 3)

Teodolinda Seguil

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Butterflies are often present in many books as symbols of transformation, magic and hope. Their colourful appearance is also typical of traditional Andean artworks, like Teodolinda Seguil's latest creation. Working with dried gourds, she hand-carves intricated designs on each of these ornaments, later painted by hand in a palette of intense tones.

This set of three decorative items comes with acrylic strings for hanging them anywhere.

Gourd ornaments, 'colourful Hope' (set of 3) - Handmade Andean Gourd Ornaments with Butterflies (Set of 3)

colourful Hope Handmade Andean Gourd Ornaments with Butterflies (Set of 3)

Teodolinda Seguil

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These three hand carved gourd ornaments by artisan Teodolinda Seguil of Peru transition beautifully from red to a rich dark brown. Lovely birds and flowers are carved into the base on all sides. Select these ornaments for a hand crafted addition to your holiday tree.

Gourd holiday ornaments, 'Bird Chorus' (set of 3) - Hand Crafted Bird and Flower Gourd Ornaments (Set of 3)

Bird Chorus Hand Crafted Bird and Flower Gourd Ornaments (Set of 3)

Teodolinda Seguil

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Dried gourd ornaments, 'Summer Homes' (set of 2) - Set of Two Floral Yellow and Blue Dried Gourd Ornaments

Summer awakens Peruvian artisan Percy Rojas's creative spirit, capturing the season's beauty in this set of two dried gourd ornaments painted by hand. With floral details in a palette of yellow and blue hues all along the design, these accessories are perfect for creating a natural ambiance indoors. In addition, the pinewood accents allow each piece to be used as little birdhouses that you can place anywhere in your garden, as they are equipped with cotton cords.

Summer Homes Set of Two Floral Yellow and Blue Dried Gourd Ornaments

Percy Rojas

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$45.33CAD Wholesale

$45.33CAD

Dried gourd ornaments, 'Amazon Joy' (Set of 4) - Set of 4 Dried Gourd Holiday Ornaments Handmade in Peru

Amazon Joy Set of 4 Dried Gourd Holiday Ornaments Handmade in Peru

Alex Mermao

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Nothing is more appropriate for Christmas than this cheerful set of four decorative ornaments. Alex Mermao in Peru crafts the ornaments with calabash gourd, which he hand-carves and then finishes with geometric designs inspired by the Amazon using acrylic paint.

Mate or calabash gourd is used in Peru for creating decorative and utilitarian objects since pre-Hispanic times. Artisan Blanca Canto handcrafts and hand-paints this cute set of four ornaments with dried calabash gourd in the shapes of penguins and snowmen representative of the holiday season.

Dried gourd ornaments, 'Holiday Friends' (set of 4) - Set of 4 Dried Gourd Holiday Ornaments Handmade in Peru

Holiday Friends Set of 4 Dried Gourd Holiday Ornaments Handmade in Peru

Blanca Canto

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$94.61CAD Wholesale

$94.61CAD

Dried gourd ornaments, 'Happy Farm' (set of 3) - Set of 3 Dried Gourd Holiday Ornaments Handmade in Peru

Happy Farm Set of 3 Dried Gourd Holiday Ornaments Handmade in Peru

Blanca Canto

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Bring the spirit of the farm right into your home with two cute cows and a charming pig handcrafted from dried calabash gourd by Peruvian artisan Blanca Canto, who paints by hand this set of three ornaments perfect for the holidays or decorating your indoor and outdoor spaces. The calabash or mate gourd is a material used in Peru since pre-Hispanic times for decorative and utilitarian objects.

$77.86CAD Wholesale

$77.86CAD

Dried gourd ornaments, 'Chatty Friends' (set of 4) - Set of 4 Handcrafted Hen Ornaments Painted in Warm Hues

Add a cheerful vibe to your environment with this set of four ornaments, each handcrafted by Peruvian artisan Percy Rojas. After choosing the dried gourds, the artisan paints every detail by hand, adding little flowers to these catty hens and making them an excellent complement to sweet home decor.

Chatty Friends Set of 4 Handcrafted Hen Ornaments Painted in Warm Hues

Percy Rojas

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$74.90CAD Wholesale

$74.90CAD

Dried mate gourd ornaments, 'Andean Peacocks' (set of 4) - Set of 4 Dried Gourd Peacock Ornaments from Peru

Andean Peacocks, Set of 4 Dried Gourd Peacock Ornaments from Peru

Canto Sisters

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~~$67.01CAD~~ $53.21CAD

Dried mate gourd ornaments, 'Sun Birds' (set of 3) - Peruvian Handmade Dried Mate Gourd Bird Ornaments (set of 3)

Sun Birds, Peruvian Handmade Dried Mate Gourd Bird Ornaments (set of 3)

Daniel Vargas

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$50.26CAD Wholesale

$50.26CAD

Dried mate gourd ornaments, 'Holiday Owls' (set of 3) - Dried Mate Gourd Owls Ornaments Wearing Hats (Set of 3)

Holiday Owls, Dried Mate Gourd Owls Ornaments Wearing Hats (Set of 3)

Margarita and Martha

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$42.35CAD Wholesale

~~$53.21CAD~~ $42.35CAD

Dried mate gourd ornaments, 'Owl Sentries' (set of 4) - Red Dried Mate Gourd Owl Ornaments from Peru (set of 4)

Owl Sentries, Red Dried Mate Gourd Owl Ornaments from Peru (set of 4)

Daniel Vargas

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$50.26CAD Wholesale

$50.26CAD

Dried mate gourd ornaments, 'Moon Birds' (set of 3) - Dried Mate Gourd Hanging Bird Ornaments from Peru(set of 3)

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Moon Birds, Dried Mate Gourd Hanging Bird Ornaments from Peru(set of 3)

Daniel Vargas

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Dried gourd ornaments, 'Party in the Jungle' (set of 6) - Handmade Dried Gourd Holiday Ornaments from Peru (Set of 6)

Party in the Jungle, Handmade Dried Gourd Holiday Ornaments from Peru (Set of 6)

Alex Mermao

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Dried gourd ornaments, 'Santa and His Reindeer' (set of 3) - Peruvian Hand-painted Set of 3 Dried Gourd Holiday Ornaments

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Santa and His Reindeer, Peruvian Hand-painted Set of 3 Dried Gourd Holiday Ornaments

Blanca Canto

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$80.81CAD Wholesale

$80.81CAD

Dried mate gourd ornaments, 'The Flowering Season' (set of 3) - Dried Mate Gourd Floral Motif Ornaments from Peru (set of 3)

The Flowering Season, Dried Mate Gourd Floral Motif Ornaments from Peru (set of 3)

Daniel Vargas

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$46.32CAD Wholesale

$46.32CAD

Gourd and cotton blend ornaments, 'Happy Hoots' (set of 3) - Gourd and Cotton Bird Holiday Ornaments (Set of 3)

Happy Hoots, Gourd and Cotton Bird Holiday Ornaments (Set of 3)

Margarita and Martha

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$94.61CAD Wholesale

$94.61CAD

Floral Essence, Hand-Carved Floral Dried Gourd Decorative Accent

Ruth Mora

$128.12CAD Wholesale

$128.12CAD

Sunflower Essence, Hand-Carved Sunflower-Themed Dried Gourd Decorative Accent

Ruth Mora

$140.94CAD Wholesale

$140.94CAD

Cute Cats, Hand-Painted Dried Gourd Birdhouse with Cat Motif from Peru

Blanca Canto

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$91.65CAD Wholesale

$91.65CAD

Dried gourd catchall, 'Sweet Spring Scent' - Hand-Painted and Carved Dried Gourd Catchall from Peru

Sweet Spring Scent, Hand-Painted and Carved Dried Gourd Catchall from Peru

Teodolinda Seguil

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Splendid Toucan, Toucan Keychain Hand-Carved in Dried Calabash Gourd

Guevara Cabalceta Family

$34.49CAD Wholesale

$34.49CAD

Caribbean Landscape, Handcrafted Dried Gourd Caribbean Town Decorative Accent

Saray Leandro

Poppy Spirit, Hand-Painted Calabash Gourd Poppy Pendant Necklace

Ruth Guevara

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Wisdom Portrayal, Hand-Painted Calabash Gourd Sea Turtle Pendant Necklace

Ruth Guevara

(1)

Sunflower Scenes, Sunflower Handcrafted Calabash Gourd Pendant Necklace

Ruth Guevara

(1)

$118.27CAD Wholesale

$118.27CAD

Caribbean Flowers, Tropical Floral Handcrafted Dried Gourd Decorative Accent

Saray Leandro

$64.06CAD Wholesale

$64.06CAD

Calm Portrayal, Hand-Painted Calabash Gourd Sloth Pendant Necklace

Ruth Guevara

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Loyalty Portrayal, Hand-Painted Calabash Gourd Red Macaw Pendant Necklace

Ruth Guevara

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Gentleness Portrayal, Hand-Painted Calabash Gourd Iguana Pendant Necklace

Ruth Guevara

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Harmony Portrayal, Hand-Painted Calabash Gourd Hummingbird Pendant Necklace

Ruth Guevara

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Hope Portrayal, Hand-Painted Calabash Gourd Butterfly Pendant Necklace

Ruth Guevara

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Magic Portrayal, Hand-Painted Calabash Gourd Toucan Pendant Necklace

Ruth Guevara

(1)

$93.63CAD Wholesale

$93.63CAD

Leafy Scenes, Leaf-Themed Handcrafted Calabash Gourd Pendant Necklace

Ruth Guevara

(1)

$118.27CAD Wholesale

$118.27CAD

Spirit Portrayal, Hand-Painted Calabash Gourd Ocelot Pendant Necklace

Ruth Guevara

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Luck Portrayal, Hand-Painted Calabash Gourd Frog Pendant Necklace

Ruth Guevara

(1)

Toucan Magic, Toucan Wall Art Hand-Carved in Dried Calabash Gourd

Guevara Cabalceta Family

$67.01CAD Wholesale

$67.01CAD

Fuchsia Heliconias, Hand-Painted Fuchsia Heliconia Dried Gourd Decorative Accent

Ruth Mora

$121.22CAD Wholesale

$121.22CAD

The Pacific Turtle, Handcrafted Calabash Gourd Green Turtle Pendant Necklace

Kattia Lopez

$50.26CAD Wholesale

$50.26CAD

Graceful Goddess, Yellow Gourd and Glass Wall Art of Hardworking Woman

Canis Dacosta Edwards

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$257.24CAD Wholesale

$257.24CAD

Jungle Night, Leafy Black Calabash Gourd Pendant Necklace with Wood Beads

Kattia Lopez

Jungle Red, Leafy Red Calabash Gourd Pendant Necklace with Wood Beads

Kattia Lopez

$91.65CAD Wholesale

$91.65CAD

Multicoloured Paradise, colourful Gourd Decorative Jar from Peru

Teodolinda Seguil

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$26.60CAD Wholesale

$26.60CAD

Tranquility, Natural Fiber Nativity Sculpture Handcrafted in El Salvador

Marcela Moran

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Divine Son, Handcrafted Natural Fiber Nativity Scene from El Salvador

Marcela Moran

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